Subaru Forester (2012) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2013) Specs

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2012 Subaru Forester and 2013 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2013
Model	Subaru Forester	Mazda CX-9
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,616 mm	2,875 mm	0 mm
Length	4,559 mm	5,095 mm	-1 mm
Width	1,781 mm	1,935 mm	0 mm
Height	1,674 mm	1,727 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,560 kg	2,065 kg	-1 kg
Fuel Capacity	64 L	76 L	-12 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,057 mm	1,006 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,425 mm	1,509 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	0 mm	1,435 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,095 mm	1,039 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	1,016 mm	991 mm	-990 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,412 mm	1,491 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	0 mm	1,422 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	965 mm	1,011 mm	964 mm
Headroom, Row 3	0 mm	899 mm	-899 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0 mm	1,445 mm	-1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3	0 mm	1,110 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 3	0 mm	823 mm	-823 mm
Total Legroom	2,060 mm (over 2 rows)	2,873 mm (over 3 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	949 L	487 L	462 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	33.5	1,368 L	32.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,934 L	2,852 L	-1 L

2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review

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